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iPad Air 3
2019
Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
Gobs of adhesive hold many parts and cables in place, complicating all repairs.
Many components are modular and can be replaced independently, but the Lightning port is soldered to the logic board.
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Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
Gobs of adhesive hold many parts and cables in place, complicating all repairs.
Many components are modular and can be replaced independently, but the Lightning port is soldered to the logic board.
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iPad Mini 5
2019
Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
Gobs of adhesive hold many parts and cables in place, complicating all repairs.
Removing the home button is tough, and will be required for display replacement if you want to keep Touch ID functionality.
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Battery replacement is possible, but still unnecessarily difficult.
Gobs of adhesive hold many parts and cables in place, complicating all repairs.
Removing the home button is tough, and will be required for display replacement if you want to keep Touch ID functionality.
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Elite X2 1013 G3
2018
All screws are standard Torx or Phillips.
Easy access to repair documentation and replacement parts by HP makes self-repair more feasible.
A modular and flat construction allows access to most components, but layering issues and excessive adhesive make the process less straightforward.
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All screws are standard Torx or Phillips.
Easy access to repair documentation and replacement parts by HP makes self-repair more feasible.
A modular and flat construction allows access to most components, but layering issues and excessive adhesive make the process less straightforward.
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iPad Pro 11"
2018
Gobs of adhesive hold most everything in place, making all repairs more difficult.
The battery is secured with both easier-to-remove stretch-release tabs and conventional, non-removable adhesive.
The USB-C port is modular and can be independently replaced.
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Gobs of adhesive hold most everything in place, making all repairs more difficult.
The battery is secured with both easier-to-remove stretch-release tabs and conventional, non-removable adhesive.
The USB-C port is modular and can be independently replaced.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 6
2018
All repairs require first removing the display assembly—which is stubbornly glued in place, expensive, and prone to shattering.
The battery is firmly glued in place, with its connector pinned under the motherboard—requiring near-total disassembly for service.
Once upon a time, Surface Pro storage was removable—but not in this version.
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All repairs require first removing the display assembly—which is stubbornly glued in place, expensive, and prone to shattering.
The battery is firmly glued in place, with its connector pinned under the motherboard—requiring near-total disassembly for service.
Once upon a time, Surface Pro storage was removable—but not in this version.
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iPad 6
2018
As in all iPads, a solid barrier of very strong adhesive bars the way to any repairs, and makes rework a sticky proposition.
More adhesive holds nearly everything else in place. Battery replacement is particularly challenging.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing risk of damage during disassembly.
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As in all iPads, a solid barrier of very strong adhesive bars the way to any repairs, and makes rework a sticky proposition.
More adhesive holds nearly everything else in place. Battery replacement is particularly challenging.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing risk of damage during disassembly.
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Acer Iconia One 7
2017
LCD and front glass are not fused and can be replaced individually.
Battery is easy to replace.
High wear components soldered in place, which increases replacement costs.
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LCD and front glass are not fused and can be replaced individually.
Battery is easy to replace.
High wear components soldered in place, which increases replacement costs.
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Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Generation
2017
The battery was very easy to remove.
All screws were Phillips #00 screws.
Thin layer of adhesive that needed to broken in order to remove the bezel and access the internal components.
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The battery was very easy to remove.
All screws were Phillips #00 screws.
Thin layer of adhesive that needed to broken in order to remove the bezel and access the internal components.
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Amazon Fire 5th Generation
2017
The plastic case assembly is held together by clips and no adhesive, and opening only requires prying with an iFixit opening tool.
The digitizer and LCD panel are not fused together.
Removing the digitizer and LCD panel requires fighting through some very resilient adhesive.
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The plastic case assembly is held together by clips and no adhesive, and opening only requires prying with an iFixit opening tool.
The digitizer and LCD panel are not fused together.
Removing the digitizer and LCD panel requires fighting through some very resilient adhesive.
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The display is easily removed from the simple clips holding it to the body, simplifying repairs.
Most components are modular and not overly complex.
The battery is extremely difficult to remove, even with heat and prying.
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HP ElitePad 1000 G2 Teardown
2017
Display is easy to remove and has no adhesive.
Most commonly-failing components, including all the ports and buttons and are modular and can be replaced quickly.
RAM and SSD are soldered to the motherboard and non-upgradable.
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Display is easy to remove and has no adhesive.
Most commonly-failing components, including all the ports and buttons and are modular and can be replaced quickly.
RAM and SSD are soldered to the motherboard and non-upgradable.
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Rear case is secured by clips, not glue, and is flexible enough to remove fairly easily.
Non-proprietary Phillips screws used throughout.
Battery is held in place with excessive adhesive. A hole in the midframe means prying the battery out may risk damaging the back of the display.
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Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet
2017
The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes, and must be completed to access any other component.
The display assembly consists of a thin fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Many parts are modular and can be replaced independently.
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The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes, and must be completed to access any other component.
The display assembly consists of a thin fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Many parts are modular and can be replaced independently.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
2017
In order to repair or replace anything, both the front and rear panel need to be removed.
The front and rear panel are secured in place with a lot of adhesive, and are extremely hard to remove.
Many components (including the headphone jack, speakers, and micro SD slot) are modular and can be replaced.
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In order to repair or replace anything, both the front and rear panel need to be removed.
The front and rear panel are secured in place with a lot of adhesive, and are extremely hard to remove.
Many components (including the headphone jack, speakers, and micro SD slot) are modular and can be replaced.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 5
2017
Adhesive holds many components in place, including the display and battery.
Replacement of any part requires removal of the display assembly, an easy part to damage.
The SSD is no longer replaceable.
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Adhesive holds many components in place, including the display and battery.
Replacement of any part requires removal of the display assembly, an easy part to damage.
The SSD is no longer replaceable.
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iPad Pro 10.5"
2017
The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place, making all repairs more difficult.
While not soldered in place, the battery is very solidly adhered—no more pull tabs like we saw in the iPad Pro 12.9".
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The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place, making all repairs more difficult.
While not soldered in place, the battery is very solidly adhered—no more pull tabs like we saw in the iPad Pro 12.9".
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LG G Pad 7.0
2017
Very modular design allows independent replacement of several wear-prone components—like the headphone jack and speakers.
Only very mild adhesive holds the battery in place, making it fairly easy to safely remove and replace.
Display assembly is a single fused component, that requires disassembling the entire phone to replace.
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Very modular design allows independent replacement of several wear-prone components—like the headphone jack and speakers.
Only very mild adhesive holds the battery in place, making it fairly easy to safely remove and replace.
Display assembly is a single fused component, that requires disassembling the entire phone to replace.
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iPad 5 Wi-Fi
2017
Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place. As with its Air 1 predecessor, this ranks among the most difficult battery removal procedures we've seen in an iPad.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place. As with its Air 1 predecessor, this ranks among the most difficult battery removal procedures we've seen in an iPad.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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HP Pro x2 612 G2
2017
Documentação de reparo fornecida pelo fabricante.
Procedimento de abertura fácil.
A construção intrincada permite a modularidade, mas torna o reparo mais complexo do que o necessário.
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Documentação de reparo fornecida pelo fabricante.
Procedimento de abertura fácil.
A construção intrincada permite a modularidade, mas torna o reparo mais complexo do que o necessário.
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Google Pixel C
2016
The motherboard is glued tightly to the rear case.
Crazy strong adhesive holds the battery to the rear case, complicating the inevitable replacement.
Many parts, including the USB-C port, are modular and can be replaced independently.
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The motherboard is glued tightly to the rear case.
Crazy strong adhesive holds the battery to the rear case, complicating the inevitable replacement.
Many parts, including the USB-C port, are modular and can be replaced independently.
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HP Elite x2
2016
Procedimento de abertura fácil.
Design simples, modular e isento de cola.
Documentação de reparo fornecida pelo fabricante.
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Procedimento de abertura fácil.
Design simples, modular e isento de cola.
Documentação de reparo fornecida pelo fabricante.
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iPad Pro 9.7"
2016
The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
While not soldered in place, the battery is very solidly adhered—no more pull tabs like we saw in the larger iPad Pro 12.9"
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The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
While not soldered in place, the battery is very solidly adhered—no more pull tabs like we saw in the larger iPad Pro 12.9"
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iPad Pro 12.9"
2015
The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
The battery is not soldered to the logic board, and can now be removed with adhesive tabs, greatly simplifying battery removal.
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The fused front panel increases the cost of screen repair, and the risk of damaging the LCD when opening.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
The battery is not soldered to the logic board, and can now be removed with adhesive tabs, greatly simplifying battery removal.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4
2015
The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is difficult to remove and replace.
Adhesive holds many components in place, including the display and battery.
The battery is not soldered to the motherboard, but very strong adhesive makes removal and replacement a hazardous chore.
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The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is difficult to remove and replace.
Adhesive holds many components in place, including the display and battery.
The battery is not soldered to the motherboard, but very strong adhesive makes removal and replacement a hazardous chore.
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iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi
2015
The fused front panel also increases the cost of repairing a cracked screen, and increases risk of damage to the LCD when opening.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
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The fused front panel also increases the cost of repairing a cracked screen, and increases risk of damage to the LCD when opening.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
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Kindle Voyage
2014
Several modular components can be replaced individually.
Screws secure a slide-off rear case, simplifying opening procedure compared to other Kindles.
The front glass and e-ink display are fused together, increasing the cost of repairs.
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Several modular components can be replaced individually.
Screws secure a slide-off rear case, simplifying opening procedure compared to other Kindles.
The front glass and e-ink display are fused together, increasing the cost of repairs.
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Nexus 9
2014
The interior is a maze of tape and thin, delicate cables, making disassembly and reassembly difficult and perilous.
The LCD is fused to the front glass, so you'll need to replace both components in the event of a cracked screen.
The rear case is secured with clips, so it can be easily removed without heat or tools (just don't lose your rear-facing camera).
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The interior is a maze of tape and thin, delicate cables, making disassembly and reassembly difficult and perilous.
The LCD is fused to the front glass, so you'll need to replace both components in the event of a cracked screen.
The rear case is secured with clips, so it can be easily removed without heat or tools (just don't lose your rear-facing camera).
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iPad Mini 3 Wi-Fi
2014
Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place—front glass, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables—making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Removing the home button is now a much more difficult job. If you want to keep Touch ID functionality after a screen replacement, you'll have to transfer the home button to the new front panel.
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Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place—front glass, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables—making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Removing the home button is now a much more difficult job. If you want to keep Touch ID functionality after a screen replacement, you'll have to transfer the home button to the new front panel.
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iPad Air 2
2014
The fused front panel also increases the cost of repairing a cracked screen, and increases risk of damage to the LCD when opening.
Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
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The fused front panel also increases the cost of repairing a cracked screen, and increases risk of damage to the LCD when opening.
Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs of adhesive hold everything in place making all repairs more difficult.
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Kindle 7th Generation
2014
Simple, modular design with few, distinct components that can be replaced independently.
Easy opening procedure—clips supplemented by mild adhesive are all that hold the front bezel in place.
Battery adhesive is much stronger than necessary, making its replacement hazardous.
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Simple, modular design with few, distinct components that can be replaced independently.
Easy opening procedure—clips supplemented by mild adhesive are all that hold the front bezel in place.
Battery adhesive is much stronger than necessary, making its replacement hazardous.
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Kindle Fire HD 6
2014
The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
All the fasteners found inside are T5 Torx screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
The glass panel is fused to the front plastic frame, meaning a heat gun is required for replacing cracked glass (or you have to replace both components together).
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The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
All the fasteners found inside are T5 Torx screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
The glass panel is fused to the front plastic frame, meaning a heat gun is required for replacing cracked glass (or you have to replace both components together).
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3
2014
The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes: one slip-up, and you'll be out a screen.
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The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes: one slip-up, and you'll be out a screen.
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iPad Mini 2
2013
Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place—front glass, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables—making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components.
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Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place—front glass, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables—making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9"
2013
O painel frontal está fixado com grampos.
O design modular permite a substituição de vários componentes.
Bateria é colada e difícil de remover.
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O painel frontal está fixado com grampos.
O design modular permite a substituição de vários componentes.
Bateria é colada e difícil de remover.
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iPad Air LTE
2013
Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs, gobs, and goblins of adhesive hold everything in place. This is the most difficult battery removal procedure we've seen in an iPad.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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Just like in previous iPads, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass during a repair.
Gobs, gobs, and goblins of adhesive hold everything in place. This is the most difficult battery removal procedure we've seen in an iPad.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2
2013
The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes: one slip-up, and you'll likely shear one of the four ribbon cables in the edge of the display.
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The display assembly consists of a fused glass panel and LCD, and is extremely difficult to remove and replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
The delicate and arduous opening procedure leaves no room for mistakes: one slip-up, and you'll likely shear one of the four ribbon cables in the edge of the display.
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Kindle Fire HDX 7"
2013
The battery is glued in place with strong adhesive and requires motherboard removal to replace.
The motherboard is very difficult to replace—the midframe must be separated from the display assembly in order to reinstall it.
Several modular components can be replaced individually.
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The battery is glued in place with strong adhesive and requires motherboard removal to replace.
The motherboard is very difficult to replace—the midframe must be separated from the display assembly in order to reinstall it.
Several modular components can be replaced individually.
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Kindle Fire HD 2013
2013
Simple, modular design means the few components that might fail can be easily, inexpensively replaced.
All the fasteners found inside are Torx T5 screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
A decent amount of adhesive is used on the battery, meaning some prying and gentle working is required for disassembly.
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Simple, modular design means the few components that might fail can be easily, inexpensively replaced.
All the fasteners found inside are Torx T5 screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
A decent amount of adhesive is used on the battery, meaning some prying and gentle working is required for disassembly.
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Dell XPS 10
2013
Fácil de abrir. Fácil de remover a bateria.
Parafusos codificados por cores e cabos internos rotulados.
O LCD é fundido ao vidro.
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Fácil de abrir. Fácil de remover a bateria.
Parafusos codificados por cores e cabos internos rotulados.
O LCD é fundido ao vidro.
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Microsoft Surface Pro
2013
The display assembly (comprising of a fused glass and LCD) is extremely difficult to remove/replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
Unless you perform the opening procedure 100% correctly, chances are you'll shear one of the four cables surrounding the display perimeter.
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The display assembly (comprising of a fused glass and LCD) is extremely difficult to remove/replace.
Tons of adhesive hold everything in place, including the display and battery.
Unless you perform the opening procedure 100% correctly, chances are you'll shear one of the four cables surrounding the display perimeter.
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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9"
2012
Com apenas alguns grampos, o dispositivo é muito fácil de abrir.
É necessário soprador térmico para o LCD e vidro frontal fundidos.
Bateria e cabos estão colados na caixa.
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Com apenas alguns grampos, o dispositivo é muito fácil de abrir.
É necessário soprador térmico para o LCD e vidro frontal fundidos.
Bateria e cabos estão colados na caixa.
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Google Nexus 10
2012
Bateria facilmente removível. O LCD não está fundido ao vidro.
O procedimento de abertura é um processo muito difícil.
Vários componentes estão presos com parafusos e cola.
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Bateria facilmente removível. O LCD não está fundido ao vidro.
O procedimento de abertura é um processo muito difícil.
Vários componentes estão presos com parafusos e cola.
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iPad 4 Wi-Fi
2012
Just like in the iPad 2 & 3, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
Gobs, gobs, and gobs of adhesive hold everything in place, including the prone-to-start-a-fire-if-punctured battery.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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Just like in the iPad 2 & 3, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
Gobs, gobs, and gobs of adhesive hold everything in place, including the prone-to-start-a-fire-if-punctured battery.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
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iPad Mini Wi-Fi
2012
Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place -- front glass, logic board, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables -- making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components.
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Copious amounts of adhesive hold many components in place -- front glass, logic board, battery, front camera, back camera, ribbon cables -- making repair extremely difficult.
The Lightning connector is soldered to the logic board, so don't bend its pins.
Hidden screws mean you'll need to be very diligent when trying to remove internal components.
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Microsoft Surface
2012
It's pretty difficult to remove the rear panel and gain access to the device.
It is impossible to remove the keyboard connector without first removing the display from the frame.
Several components are modular and replaceable without requiring desoldering.
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It's pretty difficult to remove the rear panel and gain access to the device.
It is impossible to remove the keyboard connector without first removing the display from the frame.
Several components are modular and replaceable without requiring desoldering.
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Kindle Fire HD
2012
The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
The battery is held in with absolutely no adhesive.
Copper tape over the processor is somewhat difficult to remove and to readhere correctly.
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The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
The battery is held in with absolutely no adhesive.
Copper tape over the processor is somewhat difficult to remove and to readhere correctly.
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Nexus 7
2012
The rear case is very easy to open, and requires minimal prying effort with a plastic opening tool to remove.
All fasteners inside are Phillips #00 screws—no security or proprietary screws here.
The LCD does not separate from the display glass, increasing repair costs.
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The rear case is very easy to open, and requires minimal prying effort with a plastic opening tool to remove.
All fasteners inside are Phillips #00 screws—no security or proprietary screws here.
The LCD does not separate from the display glass, increasing repair costs.
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Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight
2012
The opening procedure was very simple, and aside from the massive amounts of adhesive, every part came free rather easily.
There were a total of only 12 screws (all T5 Torx), 11 of which were the same length.
The front glass, GlowLight LEDs, and digitizer are fused together, so breaking any of these parts will require replacement of the entire display assembly.
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The opening procedure was very simple, and aside from the massive amounts of adhesive, every part came free rather easily.
There were a total of only 12 screws (all T5 Torx), 11 of which were the same length.
The front glass, GlowLight LEDs, and digitizer are fused together, so breaking any of these parts will require replacement of the entire display assembly.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
2012
Design modular e componentes fáceis de remover.
O vidro da frente não é fundido com o LCD.
É necessário um soprador térmico para substituir o LCD.
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Design modular e componentes fáceis de remover.
O vidro da frente não é fundido com o LCD.
É necessário um soprador térmico para substituir o LCD.
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iPad 3 4G
2012
Just like the iPad 2, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
Gobs, gobs, and gobs of adhesive hold down everything in place, including the prone-to-start-a-fire-if-punctured battery.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of the front panel being shattered during disassembly
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Just like the iPad 2, the front panel is glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
Gobs, gobs, and gobs of adhesive hold down everything in place, including the prone-to-start-a-fire-if-punctured battery.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of the front panel being shattered during disassembly
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Nook Tablet
2011
The LCD is not fused to the front panel assembly, making replacement easy, if necessary.
Hidden screws prevent removal of rear panel.
Excessive amount of adhesive and adhesive strips make disassembly a painfully tedious process.
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The LCD is not fused to the front panel assembly, making replacement easy, if necessary.
Hidden screws prevent removal of rear panel.
Excessive amount of adhesive and adhesive strips make disassembly a painfully tedious process.
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Kindle Fire
2011
The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
All the fasteners found inside are Phillips #0 screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
The glass panel is fused to the front plastic frame, meaning a heat gun is required for replacing cracked glass (or you have to replace both components together).
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The rear case is very easy to open, granting trouble-free access to the internals.
All the fasteners found inside are Phillips #0 screws—one non-proprietary screwdriver is all you need.
The glass panel is fused to the front plastic frame, meaning a heat gun is required for replacing cracked glass (or you have to replace both components together).
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iPad 2 Wi-Fi EMC 2415
2011
The front panel is now glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
The battery is very securely stuck down to rear case, and you have to remove the logic board to remove it.
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The front panel is now glued to the rest of the device, greatly increasing the chances of cracking the glass when trying to remove it.
The LCD has foam sticky tape adhering it to the front panel, increasing chances of it being shattered during disassembly.
The battery is very securely stuck down to rear case, and you have to remove the logic board to remove it.
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Motorola Xoom
2011
There's no proprietary screws or fasteners in the machine -- everything comes out with a spudger and a couple of Torx screwdrivers.
LCD and front panel glass are not fused together. That's great news for folks unfortunate enough to drop their Xooms and crack their glass.
Everything is accessible but somewhat inconvenient to repair -- there's just a lot of labor involved with removing that many screws.
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There's no proprietary screws or fasteners in the machine -- everything comes out with a spudger and a couple of Torx screwdrivers.
LCD and front panel glass are not fused together. That's great news for folks unfortunate enough to drop their Xooms and crack their glass.
Everything is accessible but somewhat inconvenient to repair -- there's just a lot of labor involved with removing that many screws.
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Dell Streak
2010
Good : Replacing the battery is super easy and takes less than one minute.Good : Opening the device requires prying the bezels and removing five screws.Bad : The LCD is bonded to the Gorilla Glass, increasing the cost of fixing the device if you break just the glass.
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Good : Replacing the battery is super easy and takes less than one minute.Good : Opening the device requires prying the bezels and removing five screws.Bad : The LCD is bonded to the Gorilla Glass, increasing the cost of fixing the device if you break just the glass.
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iPad Wi-Fi
2010
Front panel is held in place with clips.
LCD is not fused to the display glass.
Battery is difficult to remove and replace.
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Front panel is held in place with clips.
LCD is not fused to the display glass.
Battery is difficult to remove and replace.
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